17 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
1
A reflective meditation on surrender to a higher unseen law. The speaker, blindfolded and solitary, discovers through loss and longing that doors open and burdens shift according to a divine plan. Refrains of Not as I will echo faith and trust in a love that guides the journey.
The note weighs a possible Henry Watterson presidential bid. It suggests altering his Kentucky surname for a stronger candidates image. It critiques October brides and Maine deer hunting, then mocks liquor store bragging and consoles that whiskey affects judgment.
The Sultan of Morocco permits seven lions to roam the palace courtyards at night to guard the royal harem. World city counts are given with 270 cities over 100000, 35 over 500000, and 12 over 1,000,000. The Bastile key hangs in Mt. Vernon, given by Lafayette. A Swiss law bans hats over 18 inches, artificial flowers, and foreign feathers under penalty.
Burlington Iowa October 17 The first tangible step in the Hill Morgan plan to consolidate Northwestern roads occurred as the Chicago Burlington Quincy Railway Company was formed with a 100 million dollar capital. The aim is to acquire the Burlington system and other lines.
Washington reports the first new witness in the Schley inquiry was Lieut. Commander T D Griffin, the Brooklyn’s senior watch officer during the war. He was followed by several junior Brooklyn officers providing testimony today.
Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange in multiple languages, and rents safety deposit boxes with private rooms. It pays 4 percent per annum on savings, compounded semi annually with monthly interest starts. banking hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays. banking rooms located at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
In Boston on October 17 a woman removed from a South End house and later dying in hospital was identified as Mrs Alberta M Strickland of Lowell by her father William Hutkins. The cause of death was hemorrhage of the brain, not poison as initially feared.
London reports Earl Russell who was jailed for bigamy in July was released in good health. The Countess Russell’s application for absolute divorce is due next week and if granted, the earl plans to remarry Mrs. Somerville.
A 100-strong commando penetrated the Great Berg River valley to Hopefield and Sladanha Bay northwest of Cape Town. They secured recruits and supplies as French forces pursue the group along the coast.
Boston reports the legislative committee on the revision of public statutes completed its work and approved belated chapters for report to the General Court. The new statutes will take effect January 1 with an index ready by May 1.
Ernest Goinup, a Plattsburg carpenter visiting Lowell, offers to chase missing Charles F Cooley claiming he can find the alleged murderer. He seeks police money and a reward, learns no reward is offered, and vows to proceed regardless with his plan.
London hearing on Ann O Delia Diss de Bar and her husband is adjourned as chief witness Daisy Adams, a child, testifies she was lured to London with false promises of music lessons. The testimony describes alleged indecent acts linked to the Theocratic Unity and a claim of reincarnation of the Virgin Mary.
Berlin reports Herr Maurer editor of the Neues Leben received four months imprisonment for publishing an article approving the assassination of President McKinley. The case highlights press restrictions amid political tension.
A personal testimonial from D P Jolly of Avoca New York describes prolonged consumption, a life threatening illness, and rapid recovery after using Ayer Cherry Pectoral. The ad lists prices 50c and 1.08 and credits J C Ayer Co Lovell Massachusetts.
The Lowell common council agrees to appoint a committee to confer with the board of health on establishing a contagious hospital. Dr Guy Holbrook proposes a facility for about 50 patients, larger than a $5000 plan, to treat diphtheria outbreaks and curb spread from crowded tenements.
Massachusetts Woman's Christian Temperance Union held sessions at Central Congregational church Lynn with visitors Mary A. Livermore and Anna Gordon. Reports showed treasury balance and expenditures while speakers urged scientific temperance in schools, local literature distribution, and flower missions support.
Yesterday afternoon BH Conant & Co. sold a cottage and 2922 square feet at 115 Hastings Street to Gardner S Gilman for 1403 dollars. Bidding was cautious and bidders knew the price due to city valuation. sale met exact assessed value.
Michael Ryan aroused in police court this morning with a disfigured face from prior injuries while pleading guilty to drunkenness. Officers Kiernan and Welch testified Ryan drew a knife in a fight, a claim he denied, saying the blade was for tobacco. Judge Hadley sent him to the state farm, and Ryan filed an appeal as other cases emerged, including Brennan’s lengthy drunken spell and a juvenile case.
A well attended Eliot Congregational church meeting in the vestry formed a men's league to welcome strangers and aid the pastor. Plans include a constitution and by-laws with officers chosen: President John J. Pickman, Vice President Harvey B. Greene, Secretary John P. Wright, Treasurer Edwin T. Shaw, and committee chairs Daniel H. Varnum James Sykes A. C. Russell.
The Highland Methodist church hosted a Wednesday night sociable with supper served by the ladies' society led by Mrs. George McDonald. Entertainment featured Misses Ethel Ranger Elizabeth Thorne Alice Livingston Gertrude Taylor Etta Dowling Bella Lavigne and Messrs J F Slater Arthur Slater Warren Dowling and Rev. George E Smillie.
The YMCA secretary warns that a man posing as authorized to solicit ads in the city is not authorized. He falsely claims authority, while Mrs. Brown, in charge of YMCA weekly paper advertising, holds the sole right to solicit or collect money for the publication.
A Wednesday evening sociable at Westminster Presbyterian Church attracted a hundred or more members and friends. Following the supper an entertainment was enjoyed, with the event organized by Mrs. George Purl, Mrs. Robert Walker, Mrs. James Love, Mrs. William Black, and Mrs. Archie Ross.
San Francisco dated October 17 reports Harry Corbett has been chosen as referee for the November 1 bout between Jim Jeffries and Ruhlin. In Lynn, a man attempted suicide by laudanum Wednesday night, found by a roommate at midnight and taken to Lynn hospital where doctors say recovery is unlikely.
The claims committee heard architect Harry Frescott Graves recount his $1482.50 demand for high school annex work and Huntington hall duties. Graves said plans expanded beyond the $29,500 original appropriation, with a final $45,000 expected cost, and that he prepared two complete plan sets though paid for one. He described delays, new plans, and interior decoration work, while officials debated whether a formal contract existed and who set the cost. The hearing continued to next week with further testimony from Superintendent Gillow.
Local gossip centers on the Republican mayoral nomination with two prominent figures, John C. Wilson and Charles E. Howe, former aldermen. Speculation denies F. M. Bill as a candidate while noting Howe previously drew the largest vote among contenders. Howe’s past high vote total is highlighted.
James F. Loftus, the conductor hurt in the collision on the Low ell road last Friday, is reported in a very serious condition at his North Andover home. Initial injuries included a cut and bruises, but internal injuries developed, with kidneys and heart deteriorating and spine injury noted. A change for better or worse may follow, per the Lawrence Eagle.
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Bowman versus L and 8 St Ry Co. A second panel opened for Scannell et al versus Hub Brewing Co et al concerning a bond to dissolve a lien. Plaintiffs Bartholomew Scannell and Dennis Whaley seek $10,000. Arguments centered on bond liability and director authority. Additional cases include Rumney versus Worthley over obscene mail matter, Merchants National Bank versus Whittier Cotton Mills default, and Anna Jean versus Boston and Maine Rail Road, over a fatal June 22, 1901 accident.
The Prohibitionists submitted a list to the city clerk naming Senator for the 7th Middlesex district William W. Sherman of Lowell and representatives for the 25th Middlesex district Francis Day of Chelmsford Luther S. Wood and Joseph W. Spurr of Lowell and for the 26th Middlesex district William C. Brooks George E. McDonald and John B. Dustin of Lowell.
The Democratic county convention met in Waltham on Tuesday with CC. H. Drinan of Cambridge as chair and Manuel Andrews as secretary. Delegates were few and nominations were made by acclamation for Sheriff John R. Fairbairn, District Attorney George A. Sanderson, Clerk of Courts Theodore C. Hurd, County Commissioner three years F. B. Bigelow.
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